EN · Patterns
If + subject + were to + verb, + subject + would + verb; alternatively, + subject + would + verb
This set contains 9 annotated sentences.
Dataset version: enGram 3.3
If Swe stPastwere vIto change the design, Sit Mwould v2attract more customers; alternatively, Swe Mcould v2stick with the current design and improve it.
Explanation
If we were to change the design, it would attract more customers; alternatively, we could stick with the current design and improve it.
Patternsstick — stuck — stuck^the current design
If Sshe stPastwere vIto accept the offer, Sshe Mwould v2move to a new city; alternatively, Sshe Mcould v2stay and wait for a better opportunity.
Explanation
If she were to accept the offer, she would move to a new city; alternatively, she could stay and wait for a better opportunity.
Patternsa new city^a better opportunity
If Sthey stPastwere vIto delay the project, Sit Mwould v2give them more time vIto plan; alternatively, Sthey Mcould v2proceed now and make adjustments later.
Explanation
If they were to delay the project, it would give them more time to plan; alternatively, they could proceed now and make adjustments later.
Patternsgive — gave — given^make — made — made
If She stPastwere vIto join the team, She Mwould v2bring valuable skills; alternatively, Swe Mcould v2hire someone with more experience.
Explanation
If he were to join the team, he would bring valuable skills; alternatively, we could hire someone with more experience.
Patternsbring — brought — brought
If Swe stPastwere vIto expand the budget, Sit Mwould v2cover additional resources; alternatively, Swe Mcould v2cut costs elsewhere.
Explanation
If we were to expand the budget, it would cover additional resources; alternatively, we could cut costs elsewhere.
Patternscut — cut — cut
If Sshe stPastwere vIto lead the project, S*it Mwould st*be v2Pastcompleted on time; alternatively, Ssomeone else Mcould v2take over with different expertise.
Explanation
If she were to lead the project, it would be completed on time; alternatively, someone else could take over with different expertise.
Patternslead — led — led^take — took — taken
If Sthey stPastwere vIto launch the product early, Sit Mwould v2capture market share; alternatively, Sthey Mcould v2wait for better conditions.
Explanation
If they were to launch the product early, it would capture market share; alternatively, they could wait for better conditions.
If She stPastwere vIto negotiate the deal, Sit Mwould likely stbe p2favorable; alternatively, Swe Mcould v2seek a different partner.
Explanation
If he were to negotiate the deal, it would likely be favorable; alternatively, we could seek a different partner.
Patternsseek — sought — sought^a different partner
If Swe stPastwere vIto implement the changes now, Sit Mwould v2improve efficiency; alternatively, Swe Mcould v2delay and gather more data.
Explanation
If we were to implement the changes now, it would improve efficiency; alternatively, we could delay and gather more data.